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Marrk · 10-30-2012, 09:43 PM

Interesting news.

I'm a manual transmission guy, too. But after having driven the McLaren (not so good) and the FR-S (very good), I am beginning to see the point of double clutch paddle shifters and AT paddle shifters.

But I'd still rather have an Evora.

ewalberg · 10-31-2012, 10:02 AM

An italian car that essentially weighs less than a lotus, has more power, a six speed auto box (sluch boxes cost more than manual trannys), which starts at 45k and therefore costs a fair bit less than an elise as well (sure they were 42k starting in 2006, but not 2011)... Something, or a few things are going to have to give. The speculated 250hp+ and only a sub 5 seconds 0-60 is pretty indicative that all isn't quite right. Maybe they have a knocked down version that starts the pricepoint...

I'm certainly not opposed to the car existing as described. More power to them (no pun intended), but i'll believe it when i see it. I'm going to guess 2700 lbs. Can't say i'm really all that exited about the looks either...

Uncle Sam · 11-03-2012, 07:24 AM

I would like to see our Elige with the new (to the US) Ford Focus ST engine. 252 HP and 270 lb/ft, the latter at 2500 RPM. Not going to happen, but I hope someone tries a conversion.

plastique999 · 11-03-2012, 08:56 AM

waiting for this to come into fruition...

Lotus757 · 11-03-2012, 10:43 AM

Sergio Marchionne delayed, yet again, Alfa Romeo's re-introduction into the USA another year and out right killed Lancia this week. I'd be surprised if you ever see another new Alfa on these shores.

El Dude · 02-12-2013, 08:57 PM

Update!

MotorTrend Link

"Under the hood of the Giulietta the turbo-four cranks out about 230 hp, though we expect a hotter 4C to eventually debut with closer to 300 hp."

Allan Gibbs · 02-14-2013, 08:13 PM

I'm having a brain fart. Aren't Alpha Romeos already sold in the U.S? I though I see commercials for them all the time.

Cantdecide · 02-14-2013, 08:36 PM

Allan, you haven't been seeing commercials for Alfa unless:

1) you just woke up from a coma
2) haven't watched TV since 1995
3) You were in the market for an Alfa 8C (only 84 made for the US)

Alfa Romeo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm psyched about the 4C, but there probably won't be room for one in my life.

me73 · 02-14-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Dude

Update!

MotorTrend Link

"Under the hood of the Giulietta the turbo-four cranks out about 230 hp, though we expect a hotter 4C to eventually debut with closer to 300 hp."

I hope they decide to put a clutch pedal in it eventually.

Allan Gibbs · 02-14-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cantdecide

Allan, you haven't been seeing commercials for Alfa unless:

1) you just woke up from a coma
2) haven't watched TV since 1995
3) You were in the market for an Alfa 8C (only 84 made for the US)

Alfa Romeo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm psyched about the 4C, but there probably won't be room for one in my life.

Wait. What about those commercials with the guy from 3 1/2 men driving in the house?

Nydus · 02-14-2013, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan Gibbs

Wait. What about those commercials with the guy from 3 1/2 men driving in the house?

That's Charlie sheen driving a fiat lol also, I just caught up and that car looks like an Elise gone wrong. Sick specs, but ill keep my Exige any day.

They probably don't come in KG, either

(that one was for you, Jeff!)

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Allan Gibbs · 02-15-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nydus

That's Charlie sheen driving a fiat lol also, I just caught up and that car looks like an Elise gone wrong. Sick specs, but ill keep my Exige any day.

They probably don't come in KG, either

(that one was for you, Jeff!)

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Whoops. My bad. I confused Fiat with Alpha.

Elige · 02-15-2013, 08:47 PM

You weren't that far off, it's the same parent company lol.

glb · 02-15-2013, 10:30 PM

Whoops. Alfa.

me73 · 02-28-2013, 08:41 PM

Lots of exposed CF in the interior.

Alfa Romeo 4C more pictures | 2013 Geneva motor show | evo

10-31-2012, 10:02 AM	#42 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,306	An italian car that essentially weighs less than a lotus, has more power, a six speed auto box (sluch boxes cost more than manual trannys), which starts at 45k and therefore costs a fair bit less than an elise as well (sure they were 42k starting in 2006, but not 2011)... Something, or a few things are going to have to give. The speculated 250hp+ and only a sub 5 seconds 0-60 is pretty indicative that all isn't quite right. Maybe they have a knocked down version that starts the pricepoint... I'm certainly not opposed to the car existing as described. More power to them (no pun intended), but i'll believe it when i see it. I'm going to guess 2700 lbs. Can't say i'm really all that exited about the looks either... __________________ 2006 Aspen White Elise. LSS, LSD, Traction control, LS Toe Link Brace, LS Ohlins DA, Rota 15/16's, BOE surge tanks and Sector 111 Gpan2, Red leather, JL speakers all around with Acapulco MP54, CF dash top, gas shock opening rear deck, multi-vex mirros and replaced rear-view mirror with kit off this forum.

11-03-2012, 08:56 AM	#44 (permalink)
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11-03-2012, 10:43 AM	#45 (permalink)
Lotus757 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Back of Bill's Mother's Posts: 200	Sergio Marchionne delayed, yet again, Alfa Romeo's re-introduction into the USA another year and out right killed Lancia this week. I'd be surprised if you ever see another new Alfa on these shores. __________________ The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.

02-12-2013, 08:57 PM	#46 (permalink)
El Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 337	Update! MotorTrend Link "Under the hood of the Giulietta the turbo-four cranks out about 230 hp, though we expect a hotter 4C to eventually debut with closer to 300 hp." __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - ULTRAliteLINES - DSbrace - Larini Exhaust

02-15-2013, 08:47 PM	#53 (permalink)
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10-30-2012, 09:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
Marrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 30	Interesting news. I'm a manual transmission guy, too. But after having driven the McLaren (not so good) and the FR-S (very good), I am beginning to see the point of double clutch paddle shifters and AT paddle shifters. But I'd still rather have an Evora.

11-03-2012, 07:24 AM	#43 (permalink)
Uncle Sam #14 Sport Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 2,182 Images: 2	I would like to see our Elige with the new (to the US) Ford Focus ST engine. 252 HP and 270 lb/ft, the latter at 2500 RPM. Not going to happen, but I hope someone tries a conversion.

02-14-2013, 08:36 PM	#48 (permalink)
Cantdecide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 99	Allan, you haven't been seeing commercials for Alfa unless: 1) you just woke up from a coma 2) haven't watched TV since 1995 3) You were in the market for an Alfa 8C (only 84 made for the US) Alfa Romeo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I'm psyched about the 4C, but there probably won't be room for one in my life.

02-15-2013, 10:30 PM	#54 (permalink)
glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 6,217	Whoops. Alfa. __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. "Incontinence Emergency Hotline- Can you please hold?"

02-28-2013, 08:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
me73 Lotastic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 320	Lots of exposed CF in the interior. Alfa Romeo 4C more pictures \| 2013 Geneva motor show \| evo __________________ Life Lesson #1: If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem. Life Lesson #2: It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow.

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